Onochie Esiobu

. ONOCHIE ESIOBU CONTACT Address: 3, A close, United Estate, Lagos Nigeria Phone: - Email:- PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Certified project manager and scrum master with 7+ years of progressive experience managing projects, working in project teams & supporting projects to meet business objectives. Results-oriented with a talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Adept in project coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management. An Innovative thinker utilizing strategically, organizational resources to meet set goals & bring about innovative solutions. SKILLS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Project Management Software Development Agile Scrum Product Management Stakeholder Management Change Management Multi-Unit Operations Management Research and Development Program & Portfolio Management Strategy Development & Deployment Technical writing Process improvement Risk management Knowledgeable in JIRA/ MS Project/ Slack/ Kanban • Detail-oriented WORK HISTORY Project Manager, 08/2019 to Current KC Gaming Networks Limited (bet9ja) - Lagos, Nigeria • Responsible for managing enterprise-wide projects across the business. • Handling all project reporting and documentation for projects in order to manage project stakeholders. • Tracking, monitoring, and analysis of project risk all through the life cycle of projects. • Responsible for developing agile project strategy on all projects in order to deliver products fit for the market. • Evaluating product and process disadvantages and suggesting solutions including changes to processes, products, or quality standards where warranted. Project Consultant, 10/2018 to 07/2019 Thistle Praxis Consulting - Lagos, Nigeria EDUCATION Certificate in Product Management: IT, Expected in 12/2021 Nexford University – Washington DC Certificate in IT: IT, Expected in 11/2021 British Computer Society - London Professional Scrum Master: Agile Project Management, 07/2019 Scrum.org - Boston ITIL: IT, 04/2019 Axelos - UK Special Executive Masters: Project Management, 02/2018 Metropolitan School of Business & Management - London Project Management for Development Professionals: Project Management, 04/2016 EDx - London • Developed strategy and proposals on client's briefs. • Supervised project schedules to meet key milestones at every phase. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans. • Reduced process lags by effectively managing and scheduling employees for optimal productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols. • Conducted technical and customer meetings to increase communication and strengthen internal and external relationships. Freelance Trainer (Project Management), 04/2016 to 09/2018 London Professional Training Center - Lagos, Nigeria • Trained aspiring project managers in current project management principles using project tools thereby improving their organizational productivity. • Designed and updated learning materials tailored for each customer. • Managed day-to-day project operations including status reports, resource requirements & change requests. • Optimized the management of project resources thereby reducing project time baselines by 13% and delivering on milestones ahead of schedule on key projects. • Assessed student needs to develop effective project management training plans. Commercial Banking Operations, 10/2010 to 07/2013 Stanbic IBTC Bank - Lagos, Nigeria • Handled project communications for all projects (management & stakeholder reports) reducing communication conflicts. • Evaluated consumer preferences and behaviors, combined with market . Project Management Professional (PMP): Project Management, 03/2014 Project Management Institute Pennsylvania Diploma: Software Engineering, 09/2013 APTECH Computer Education - India Bachelor of Science: Biology, 02/2008 University of Lagos - Lagos KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Managed the field section of the mobile money project for Stanbic IBTC in 2011 which delivered on the set objectives and won the CBN license as a pioneer bank for mobile money operations that deepened financial inclusion in Nigeria. • Led the project team that created the concept and managed the biggest telecoms conference for the leading Infra-co in Nigeria in 2019. • Designed and Implemented an Operational process that eliminated chargeback fraud to the tune of 100 million naira for bet9ja in 2019. • Led the team that implemented a business continuity payment architecture for bet9ja in 2020 that brought stability to the payment ecosystem. trends and historical data, to adjust and enhance the commercial portfolio. • Built and strengthened strategic relationships with commercial clients across various industries thereby increasing the sales revenue. • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base. • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, which resulted in a 10% increase in annual sales. Bank Teller, 10/2008 to 07/2009 Zenith Bank PLC - Lagos, Nigeria • Completed special procedures for customers such as ordering new cheques, stopping payments, or investigating identity theft. • Promoted products or services to each customer to consistently achieve sales targets. • Assisted customers in bank operations, including opening accounts and cash point operations. • Upheld strict financial controls by keeping funds secure and accurately transferring monies. • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.